About Us

"The Family Fun Club"

"Where a little dream can turn into a big reality"

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Welcome to Season 2008.

The St Damians JFC welcomes all players, families and all new members.

The Saints had a very successful year in 2007 both on the field, with 2 Premierships and 7 teams playing in finals, and off the field in growth of registered players and families.

We look forward to having in excess of 300 players in 2008 with multiple teams in several age groups. The Club is committed to fostering a family friendly environment and developing all players' football and personal skills.

The Saints is a great Club for players to bond with their mates and for both children and parents to forge new friendships.

In 2007 we had a number of players selected in the Northern Knights Development Squads and also in the Yarra Junior Football League Representative Teams.

All Coaches and Trainers are accredited and have also been screened through the Working With Children Police Check Program. This ensures that we have the best quality people working with our children.

This year the Club is looking forward to another successful year both on and off the field as we celebrate our 30th Anniversary.

Thankyou for choosing to be at St Damians JFC in 2008 and beyond. Come along and enjoy being a part of a great Club where every child is a 'Champion'.

GO THE SAINTS!
Shaun Mills
President - St Damians JFC - 2008

ABOUT ST DAMIANS

The St Damian's junior football club was established in 1979 as a non-denominational football club. Its main emphasis is to provide a supportive and social family environment and a facility to play junior football, in which footballers can acquire athletic skill and develop sportsmanship. St Damian's is a family club which caters for players both boys and girls. In 2007 St Damian's fielded 12 teams in the Yarra Junior Football League (www.yarrajfl.org.au), from the Under 9's (Tackers), through to the Under 17s, (Colts). All matches are played on a Sunday starting mid April going through until the end of August for finals.

ST DAMIANS A QUALITY CLUB

The St Damians Junior Football Club has been accredited by Football Victoria as a Quality Club. The club is well administered and has been recognised for providing an environment in which young footballers can be developed and play in the right atmosphere. At St Damians all coaches are accredited by Football Victoria. All players receive a participation trophy at the end of the season and get to play at least three quarters of football regardless of their ability. To this end St Damians is about participation, we believe that winning isn't everything but trying to win is.

HOME GROUND AND TRAINING VENUES

Binnak Park, in Anderson Road Bundoora is the home of the St Damian's Junior Football Club. The majority of teams generally train once or twice a week. Training focuses on developing the athletic, physical and football skills within a supportive environment. Parental involvement is both welcome and encouraged. Training also occurs at a number of other venues including; Garvey Oval on Plenty Rd Bundoora, the home of the Old Paradians Amateur Football Club. Naughtin Oval situated at the rear of Parade College's main Administration Block and Yulong Reserve on the corner of Plenty and Settlement Rd's Bundoora, the home of the powerful Bundoora Senior Football Club. Training times and venues for 2008 will be posted on our website early in 2008. www.stdamiansjfc.com.au.

AFFILIATIONS

St Damians Junior Football Club is closely affiliated with the Old Paradians Amateur Football Club. As such, players who graduate from St Damian's have a ready made career path into an excellent senior football competition. St Damian's players can also graduate to AFL development squads such as the Northern Knights. In 2007 numerous players from St Damian's were given the opportunity to participate in these squads. For more information please visit our website at, www.northernknights.footballvictoria.com.au.

MEMBERSHIP FEES

St Damian's fees for the 2008 season (March to September), will be $75 for each player. Family memberships are also available. Family memberships cover 2 or more siblings from the same family and are available for $110. For season 2008 Under 9's tackers fees will be $40.

The St Damian's Registration day will occur at Binnak Park in Bundoora on Sunday 17th February 2008. For up to date information please check our website at www.stdamiansjfc.com.au. On this day all who register will receive an information pack and other St Damian's merchandise.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO PLAY AT ST DAMIANS?

St Damian's will provide you with a jumper, you will have to purchase some shorts and socks, which will be available from the club's merchandise shop. You will also need your own boots and a mouthguard. On registration day a dental technician will be in attendance to fit players up for a mouthguard. These will be made available to players at a discounted cost. On registration day there will also be a small number of pre-loved football boots which the club will make available to players on a free basis.

CLUB SONG

Oh when the saints, go marching in,
Oh when the Saints go marching in,
I want to be there in September,
When the Saints go marching in.
Oh when the Saints, go marching in,
Oh when the Saints go marching in,
How I love to play with St Damian's
When the Saints go marching in.

ST DAMIANS MERCHANDISE

A large range of St Damian's merchandise is available from the St Damian's football club. Items available include a range of apparel, footballs and beanies. These will be on display in the clubrooms during the football season. They can be purchased by submitting an order form to the canteen or to the Property Manager. Payment will be required with the order. The order form will be available from the canteen.

ENQUIRIES

If you have any further questions or enquiries please email enquiries@stdamiansjfc.com.au or contact Richard Wyles on 0409 993 283.

AUSKICK

The St Damians Junior Football club encourages children to participate in both Auskick and Club football. Auskick is a weekly coaching program that teaches the skills of the game through modified activities and games. Auskick is conducted on a weekly basis on Saturday mornings at Binnak park during the football season. For more information contact our Auskick liaison officer Mark Burkhalter on 0418 552 086. For more information regarding Auskick including venues and Co-ordinators please visit www.aflauskick.com.au.

FAMILIES & ST DAMIANS

At St Damians families are an integral part of our club's fabric. During the year there will be a number of functions, which everyone will be welcome to attend. These include family nights at Garvey Oval Rooms, Trivia Night & Sportsman's night. In Season 2008 the Club will also celebrate it's 30th Anniversary with a Gala Ball. Season 2008 promises to be a very happy and successful one.

PAST PLAYERS

Since 1979 when the St Damians Junior Football Club was established, a number of notable players have been members of St Damians. These include current day AFL players, Adam Pattison (Richmond) and Leigh Montagna (St Kilda) & past AFL players, Glen Sandford and Jarrod Molloy (Collingwood & Lions), and the irrepressible comic Peter Helliar from ROVE LIVE and Radio station Fox FM.